Staphylococcus Epidermidis Extracellular Vesicles
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-seborrheic, antioxidant, astringent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Staphylococcus Epidermidis Extracellular Vesicles are the extracellular vesicles released into and isolated from the growth media removed from cell cultures of the microorganism, Staphylococcus epidermidis.
What does it do?
Staphylococcus Epidermidis Extracellular Vesicles is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-seborrheic
helps regulate excess sebum production on skin and scalp
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Astringent
tightens or contracts skin tissue and pores, often used in toners and after-shave products
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Staphylococcus Epidermidis Extracellular Vesicles is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Staphylococcus Epidermidis Extracellular Vesicles?
Staphylococcus Epidermidis Extracellular Vesicles is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Staphylococcus Epidermidis Extracellular Vesicles are the extracellular vesicles released into and isolated from the growth media removed from cell cultures of the microorganism, Staphylococcus epidermidis.
Is Staphylococcus Epidermidis Extracellular Vesicles allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Staphylococcus Epidermidis Extracellular Vesicles is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Staphylococcus Epidermidis Extracellular Vesicles do in cosmetic products?
Staphylococcus Epidermidis Extracellular Vesicles is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-seborrheic, antioxidant, astringent, skin protecting, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 28/04/2025